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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Jul 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Nine Times SC

Heat Advisory July 2, 04:41pm until July 2, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 04:41pm until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 97 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Light and variable wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Nine Times SC
 34.95°N 82.78°W (Elev. 1243 ft)
Last Update:
3:49 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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